TIM BURTON
Name: Timothy William Burton
Born: 25 August 1958 Burbank, California, U.S.
Timothy "Tim" William Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an Academy Award and
Golden Globe-nominated American film director, writer and designer notable for
the quirky and often dark atmosphere in his high-profile films.
The director of two Batman films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992); he
has collaborated with actor Johnny Depp prolifically in films such as Edward
Scissorhands (1990), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride in 2005. His 2007 film Sweeney Todd: The
Demon Barber of Fleet Street also starring Depp in the leading role won the
award for Best Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) and Best Actor (Comedy or
Musical) at the 65th Golden Globe Awards. It has also been nominated for Best
Actor, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design at the 80th Academy Awards.
Name: Timothy William Burton
Born: 25 August 1958 Burbank, California, U.S.
Timothy "Tim" William Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an Academy Award and
Golden Globe-nominated American film director, writer and designer notable for
the quirky and often dark atmosphere in his high-profile films.
The director of two Batman films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992); he
has collaborated with actor Johnny Depp prolifically in films such as Edward
Scissorhands (1990), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride in 2005. His 2007 film Sweeney Todd: The
Demon Barber of Fleet Street also starring Depp in the leading role won the
award for Best Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) and Best Actor (Comedy or
Musical) at the 65th Golden Globe Awards. It has also been nominated for Best
Actor, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design at the 80th Academy Awards.